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xmasbaby75 · 04-11-2011, 07:16 AM

Well, it seems my camera decided it no longer wants to work. So, I need a new one! I currently have a Canon point and shoot, and I like it because it's very easy to use, and it snaps pretty quick so I don't miss any of those cute doggie moments. I do know a lot about cameras, and I have taken several Photography classes, so I am looking for something that has some "manual" settings as well as a quick "auto" setting for those times you need to snap right away. I do want a pretty good zoom (at least 10x) and I need it to be pretty good in low light situations. Can you please tell me what camera you have and what you like or dislike about it? Thanks!!

Mer · 04-11-2011, 09:03 AM

I use a Sony point and shoot (can't remember the model) as well as a Canon Rebel XTI. They both have their places. (I also use my Iphone in a pinch). I have a lot more control using the Canon but the Sony is so portable I can carry it with me very easily. Lot's of great cameras out there. Good luck in your search!

Deuce · 04-11-2011, 09:09 AM

I have a sony cybershot 12.1 MP with touch screen which I love for portability and it has a quick shot, unlike many point and shoots that have a delay. I also have the Nikon d3100 which I love, love, love! I can switch between auto and manual modes, the kit lens is great considering it's a kit lens. The d3100 is a great beginners model for DSLRs if you think you'll be getting more into photography, and it's versitile. Just buying better lens's will advance this camera a lot. No need to replace it until I get into serious (professional) photography, even then, it's great. It also has a record mode so I can get high quality short films, and its on the lower end of the price spectrum considering its capabilities.
Good luck! there are a ton of cameras out there and it's a tough call when picking.

xmasbaby75 · 04-11-2011, 10:06 AM

Thanks guys! I'm still reading reviews, and will continue to do so before I actually purchase one. I seem to like the Nikon and the Canon models the best so far. I'm still debating wheteher I will go into the DSLR models, or stick to the compact point and shoot models. Oh yes, and I need it to have a video mode also. Please keep giving me your reviews!

linz06 · 04-11-2011, 02:22 PM

I just got a Fuji S1800 and I really like it so far

It's 12.2 MP, 18x zoom. It's got the automatic setting (which I use most because I don't know anything about cameras lol) plus a gazillion options. It will also take AA batteries which I love, because we're going on vacation overseas for a month and won't have a computer with USB to charge the camera if needed. I bought mine through Dell and got a pretty good deal on it

The one thing I don't like is that the LCD screen isn't really clear when you're trying to take a picture, but the picture will show up clear and crisp after you take it, so it doesn't affect the picture quality at all.

linz06 · 04-11-2011, 02:25 PM

Oh and it also does some neat shots like panorama, or action shots with like 10 pictures in a row or whatever, and I've played with those and they're a lot of fun

And it records HD video too!

lisaly · 04-11-2011, 05:52 PM

If you are looking for a point and shoot, you should also check out Panasonic Lumix cameras. Their LX5 is an outstanding camera for low light, and it has a Leica lens. It only has a 4x zoom, so it's not good for what you want, but there are other Lumix models. Otherwise, generally Canon is known to have good point and shoot cameras, and the G12 has a cult-like following. If you are interested in a small point and shoot, the Nikon D3100 and D5100 are excellent.

rentfrog · 04-11-2011, 06:20 PM

I currently have
Fuji Finpix s2100 - has many options, shoots in raw, manual and auto modes 10x zoom, excellent pics. Not the compact, stick in your pocket or purse type camera though. Excellent for pulling out and taking quick pics though.

Fuji (don't remember the model) great point and shoot, compact, can fit in your pocket, takes good pics, not the most options, but a great little bum around camera.

Nikon Coolpix (also don't remember the model) this one is an older camera, but my fav as far as compact point and shoot and pic quality, but it did crap out on me at one point. Went and bought the Fuji (compact model) and then it started working again out of nowhere.

OLD HP model - dont remember, don't recommend HP cameras at all, was clunky (even for those times) not very sturdy (battery compartment door broke almost immediately) and didn't take very good pics.

ANCIENT 1- mp Fuji - that thing takes a licking and keeps on ticking, has been on float tips, used by kids, dropped, sat on, stepped on........never had a single issue with it!! That is exactly why I keep it. LOL

And last but not least, my newest addition

Canon Rebel XS - LOVE LOVE LOVE this camera. Someday I may decide to upgrade, but for now, I think it is all I will need for some time. I can always upgrade lenses, so can't imagine needing to upgrade any time soon. Downside, it WONT fit in your pocket or purse, so keeping it handy for any shot that might come up, well.....probably not going to happen. LOL

Think about where you want to go with photography and what you will really use your camera for before purchasing. If you don't intend to expand to more than personal photography, I would go with a point and shoot.

If you want easy portability, I would go with a compact, if you want more options, but don't want the expense of dslr, there are great upper end camera's out there.

If you are not going dslr, I would personally go with Fuji.

Why Fuji??

Of ALL of the cameras I have had over the years, Fuji's seem to be the most sturdy, give me the best pics of any point and shoots, and last forever as evidenced by the OLD 1 mp I STILL have all these years later (and it still works!)

This is all just my opinion though

xmasbaby75 · 04-12-2011, 04:47 AM

Wow, thanks a lot guys! That's a lot to think about it, but you gave me some great reviews to consider. I knew I could count on YT.

JMuedog · 04-13-2011, 09:21 AM

I just got the Nikon D7000 and I only have positive things to say about this camera.

I think its scene setting are easy to use for beginners and its also extremely easy to adjust setting for those that have taken classes. They made more of the setting adjustable without having to go in and use the menu.

The camera reacts quickly, has much higher fps than I had with my old Nikon. It takes 1080p video with the click of a button...

I only have positives. I don't even begin to do what this camera is capable of as I've never had a photography class. Hope this helps

As far as point and shoot, I've only ever used the Olympus Stylus Tough line. These have been everywhere with me and have been put through hell and back and are still working fantastically. They do not have a lens that protrudes from the camera. They are slow to take a picture, but I think the fact that they are waterproof and shockproof more than make up for it. This past vacation bf dropped one why snorkeling and it was 30+ ft underwater and still survived. They've been dropped off cliffs and are fine... so I definitely recommend this line if you are hard on your cameras.

xmasbaby75 · 04-13-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JMuedog

I just got the Nikon D7000 and I only have positive things to say about this camera.

I think its scene setting are easy to use for beginners and its also extremely easy to adjust setting for those that have taken classes. They made more of the setting adjustable without having to go in and use the menu.

The camera reacts quickly, has much higher fps than I had with my old Nikon. It takes 1080p video with the click of a button...

I only have positives. I don't even begin to do what this camera is capable of as I've never had a photography class. Hope this helps

As far as point and shoot, I've only ever used the Olympus Stylus Tough line. These have been everywhere with me and have been put through hell and back and are still working fantastically. They do not have a lens that protrudes from the camera. They are slow to take a picture, but I think the fact that they are waterproof and shockproof more than make up for it. This past vacation bf dropped one why snorkeling and it was 30+ ft underwater and still survived. They've been dropped off cliffs and are fine... so I definitely recommend this line if you are hard on your cameras.

Thanks Jenni! I really appreciate it! I am still reading review after review trying to get the best camera for the best price. There are just so many! I'll let you all know what I finally decide on. I have to make a decision soon, as I cannot live long without my camera!

lisaly · 04-13-2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMuedog

I just got the Nikon D7000 and I only have positive things to say about this camera.

I think its scene setting are easy to use for beginners and its also extremely easy to adjust setting for those that have taken classes. They made more of the setting adjustable without having to go in and use the menu.

The camera reacts quickly, has much higher fps than I had with my old Nikon. It takes 1080p video with the click of a button...

I only have positives. I don't even begin to do what this camera is capable of as I've never had a photography class. Hope this helps

I've only heard great things about this camera. The reviews have been wonderful. If you are interested in reading about Nikon and their lenses, bythom.com is excellent. Thom Hogan is very knowledgeable about Nikon, and his site is a source of good information. I have his Nikon D300 ebook, and it's much better than the Nikon manual. I would recommend getting the D7000 manual. I hope you enjoy your camera.

Nikon D7000 Review by Thom Hogan
Complete Guide to the Nikon D7000

Britster · 04-13-2011, 04:00 PM

My favorite P&S is the Panasonic Lumix line. I had the TZ5 for a while and it took amazing pictures. Any of the Canon Powershots are always great too.

I love my Canon Rebel XT. Eventually, I'd like to upgrade to the Canon Rebel T2i (which has video, too) but I can't afford it quite yet. And I've been really happy with the Rebel's. Very user friendly and easy to use.

xmasbaby75 · 04-18-2011, 06:08 AM

I'm looking at these right now ...

Amazon.com: Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital...

Amazon.com: Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital...

Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : PowerShot S95

What do you think of these models? Would you buy one? Which one? ... and why?

lisaly · 04-18-2011, 06:36 AM

If you had mentioned a short zoom, I definitely would have recommended the Canon S95. It has an f2.0 lens, which is great for low light. It also has a wide angle (28mm) lens. It can shoot RAW, which is very nice. It is also only 10 mp, which I think is better than the cameras that have more. When you have a small sensor and too many megapixels, it will create more noise. They are making cameras with more megapixels because that is what consumers think is better, but it isn't. With the exception of not having a long zoom, I think this is the camera that you would most like, and it is one that a lot of serious photographers are using when they don't want to carry a large DSLR.

04-11-2011, 07:16 AM	#1
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	I Need A New Camera! Reviews Please Well, it seems my camera decided it no longer wants to work. So, I need a new one! I currently have a Canon point and shoot, and I like it because it's very easy to use, and it snaps pretty quick so I don't miss any of those cute doggie moments. I do know a lot about cameras, and I have taken several Photography classes, so I am looking for something that has some "manual" settings as well as a quick "auto" setting for those times you need to snap right away. I do want a pretty good zoom (at least 10x) and I need it to be pretty good in low light situations. Can you please tell me what camera you have and what you like or dislike about it? Thanks!! __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

04-11-2011, 10:06 AM	#4
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks guys! I'm still reading reviews, and will continue to do so before I actually purchase one. I seem to like the Nikon and the Canon models the best so far. I'm still debating wheteher I will go into the DSLR models, or stick to the compact point and shoot models. Oh yes, and I need it to have a video mode also. Please keep giving me your reviews! __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

04-11-2011, 02:22 PM	#5
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I just got a Fuji S1800 and I really like it so far It's 12.2 MP, 18x zoom. It's got the automatic setting (which I use most because I don't know anything about cameras lol) plus a gazillion options. It will also take AA batteries which I love, because we're going on vacation overseas for a month and won't have a computer with USB to charge the camera if needed. I bought mine through Dell and got a pretty good deal on it The one thing I don't like is that the LCD screen isn't really clear when you're trying to take a picture, but the picture will show up clear and crisp after you take it, so it doesn't affect the picture quality at all. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

04-11-2011, 02:25 PM	#6
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Oh and it also does some neat shots like panorama, or action shots with like 10 pictures in a row or whatever, and I've played with those and they're a lot of fun And it records HD video too! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

04-11-2011, 06:20 PM	#8
rentfrog YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MO Posts: 432	I currently have Fuji Finpix s2100 - has many options, shoots in raw, manual and auto modes 10x zoom, excellent pics. Not the compact, stick in your pocket or purse type camera though. Excellent for pulling out and taking quick pics though. Fuji (don't remember the model) great point and shoot, compact, can fit in your pocket, takes good pics, not the most options, but a great little bum around camera. Nikon Coolpix (also don't remember the model) this one is an older camera, but my fav as far as compact point and shoot and pic quality, but it did crap out on me at one point. Went and bought the Fuji (compact model) and then it started working again out of nowhere. OLD HP model - dont remember, don't recommend HP cameras at all, was clunky (even for those times) not very sturdy (battery compartment door broke almost immediately) and didn't take very good pics. ANCIENT 1- mp Fuji - that thing takes a licking and keeps on ticking, has been on float tips, used by kids, dropped, sat on, stepped on........never had a single issue with it!! That is exactly why I keep it. LOL And last but not least, my newest addition Canon Rebel XS - LOVE LOVE LOVE this camera. Someday I may decide to upgrade, but for now, I think it is all I will need for some time. I can always upgrade lenses, so can't imagine needing to upgrade any time soon. Downside, it WONT fit in your pocket or purse, so keeping it handy for any shot that might come up, well.....probably not going to happen. LOL Think about where you want to go with photography and what you will really use your camera for before purchasing. If you don't intend to expand to more than personal photography, I would go with a point and shoot. If you want easy portability, I would go with a compact, if you want more options, but don't want the expense of dslr, there are great upper end camera's out there. If you are not going dslr, I would personally go with Fuji. Why Fuji?? Of ALL of the cameras I have had over the years, Fuji's seem to be the most sturdy, give me the best pics of any point and shoots, and last forever as evidenced by the OLD 1 mp I STILL have all these years later (and it still works!) This is all just my opinion though __________________ Preston and Paisley have stolen my

04-11-2011, 09:03 AM	#2
Mer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plano,Texas Posts: 148	I use a Sony point and shoot (can't remember the model) as well as a Canon Rebel XTI. They both have their places. (I also use my Iphone in a pinch). I have a lot more control using the Canon but the Sony is so portable I can carry it with me very easily. Lot's of great cameras out there. Good luck in your search!

04-11-2011, 09:09 AM	#3
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	I have a sony cybershot 12.1 MP with touch screen which I love for portability and it has a quick shot, unlike many point and shoots that have a delay. I also have the Nikon d3100 which I love, love, love! I can switch between auto and manual modes, the kit lens is great considering it's a kit lens. The d3100 is a great beginners model for DSLRs if you think you'll be getting more into photography, and it's versitile. Just buying better lens's will advance this camera a lot. No need to replace it until I get into serious (professional) photography, even then, it's great. It also has a record mode so I can get high quality short films, and its on the lower end of the price spectrum considering its capabilities. Good luck! there are a ton of cameras out there and it's a tough call when picking.

04-11-2011, 05:52 PM	#7
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	If you are looking for a point and shoot, you should also check out Panasonic Lumix cameras. Their LX5 is an outstanding camera for low light, and it has a Leica lens. It only has a 4x zoom, so it's not good for what you want, but there are other Lumix models. Otherwise, generally Canon is known to have good point and shoot cameras, and the G12 has a cult-like following. If you are interested in a small point and shoot, the Nikon D3100 and D5100 are excellent.

04-12-2011, 04:47 AM	#9
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Wow, thanks a lot guys! That's a lot to think about it, but you gave me some great reviews to consider. I knew I could count on YT. __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

04-13-2011, 09:21 AM	#10
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	I just got the Nikon D7000 and I only have positive things to say about this camera. I think its scene setting are easy to use for beginners and its also extremely easy to adjust setting for those that have taken classes. They made more of the setting adjustable without having to go in and use the menu. The camera reacts quickly, has much higher fps than I had with my old Nikon. It takes 1080p video with the click of a button... I only have positives. I don't even begin to do what this camera is capable of as I've never had a photography class. Hope this helps As far as point and shoot, I've only ever used the Olympus Stylus Tough line. These have been everywhere with me and have been put through hell and back and are still working fantastically. They do not have a lens that protrudes from the camera. They are slow to take a picture, but I think the fact that they are waterproof and shockproof more than make up for it. This past vacation bf dropped one why snorkeling and it was 30+ ft underwater and still survived. They've been dropped off cliffs and are fine... so I definitely recommend this line if you are hard on your cameras. __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart Last edited by JMuedog; 04-13-2011 at 09:25 AM.

04-13-2011, 04:00 PM	#13
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	My favorite P&S is the Panasonic Lumix line. I had the TZ5 for a while and it took amazing pictures. Any of the Canon Powershots are always great too. I love my Canon Rebel XT. Eventually, I'd like to upgrade to the Canon Rebel T2i (which has video, too) but I can't afford it quite yet. And I've been really happy with the Rebel's. Very user friendly and easy to use. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-18-2011, 06:08 AM	#14
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	I'm looking at these right now ... Amazon.com: Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital... Amazon.com: Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital... Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : PowerShot S95 What do you think of these models? Would you buy one? Which one? ... and why? __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

04-18-2011, 06:36 AM	#15
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	If you had mentioned a short zoom, I definitely would have recommended the Canon S95. It has an f2.0 lens, which is great for low light. It also has a wide angle (28mm) lens. It can shoot RAW, which is very nice. It is also only 10 mp, which I think is better than the cameras that have more. When you have a small sensor and too many megapixels, it will create more noise. They are making cameras with more megapixels because that is what consumers think is better, but it isn't. With the exception of not having a long zoom, I think this is the camera that you would most like, and it is one that a lot of serious photographers are using when they don't want to carry a large DSLR.